Crockpot Meatloaf Recipe
How to make Meatloaf in the Crock Pot
This easy meatloaf recipe has my whole family gobbling it up and asking for seconds every time! My son, who hates all things green can spot an onion a mile away and he even loves this meatloaf. We are a hunting family and so mostly use venison in this recipe but it works perfectly with beef. Make sure to also try our stove top stuffing meatloaf and mini meatloaves!
Get ready for a meatloaf like no other! This recipe is a game-changer, and the best part? It’s ridiculously easy to make. To start, gather your ingredients: ground meat (beef, venison, or a combo of the two), Italian bread crumbs, eggs, some chopped veggies (onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic), and a few spices to give it that extra oomph.
In a large mixing bowl, combine your ground meat, bread crumbs, chopped veggies, eggs, and spices. Get in there with your hands and mix it all up until it’s just combined. Don’t overdo it – you don’t want tough meatloaf! Once it’s all mixed up, turn it out onto a chopping board and shape it into a loaf. Keep patting and molding it until it’s smooth and crack-free.
Slice an onion and line the bottom of your crockpot – this will keep your meatloaf from burning and add some extra flavor. Place your meatloaf on top of the onions and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours. When it’s almost done, coat it with your favorite sauce and cook for another 40-60 minutes. And that’s it! Your meatloaf is ready to devour.
Crockpot Meatloaf FAQs
- What size crock pot should I use?
- This recipe is for a larger quantity so is best suited for the bigger crock pots (7 or 8 Quart)
- How long to cook Meatloaf?
- In the crock pot/slow cooker, you can cook a meatloaf on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 4-6 hours.
- Can you freeze Meatloaf?
- This recipe freezes well for 3 months.
- What should I serve with Meatloaf?
- I like to serve mashed potatoes (and I think that is the most popular), vegetables can be various! We even put a slice of meatloaf on bread and have the BEST meatloaf sandwich.
One of the things I love about a good meatloaf is there is never any gone to waste. The next day meatloaf sandwiches are my husband’s absolute favorite snack.
Watch how to make it…
Crockpot Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 lb Ground Meat Beef, Venison
- 2 Cups Italian Bread Crumbs
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
- 2 Sweet Onions
- 1 Celery Stick
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 1 Tbsp. Creole Seasoning
- 1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp. Onion Powder
- ¼ Tsp. Black Pepper
- 2 Tbsp. Tomato Sauce
- 6 Tbsp. Beef Broth
Instructions
- Slice one onion and line the bottom of the crock pot (this raises the meatloaf off the bottom and prevents burning).
- Add the ground meat and bread crumbs to a large mixing bowl.
- Chop the vegetables (onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic) and add to the mixing bowl with the meat and breadcrumbs.
- Add the remaining ingredients and combine well. Keep kneeding the mixture until it is well mixed and place mixture onto a chopping board to create your ‘loaf’ shape.
- Keep patting the loaf and moulding it until no cracks are on the surface of the loaf.
- Carefully place the loaf on top of the onions in the crock pot and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Coat the meatloaf with preferred sauce and cook a further 40-60 minutes.
